Crystals | Eventide

Crystals | Eventide Details
The Eventide Crystals Plug-in brings the iconic H3000 Harmonizer® effect to your digital audio workstation, combining twin reverse pitch shifters with reverse delays and reverb. This powerful tool allows you to create out-of-this-world climbing and cascading pitched delays or unique sounding reverbs, adding depth and dimension to your recordings. Whether you're working with synths, guitars, vocals, or drums, Crystals provides a versatile palette for creative sound exploration.
Key Features of the Crystals Plug-in
- Twin Reverse Pitch Shifters: Each with a four-octave range from two octaves down to two octaves up, enabling dramatic pitch manipulation.
- Independent Reverse Delays: Two delays, each adjustable up to 4 seconds with individual feedback controls, for creating complex rhythmic textures.
- Expansive Reverb: Reverb with up to 100 seconds of decay, allowing for the creation of vast ambient spaces.
- Micro-Pitching: Fine-tune each voice around musical intervals such as the 4th (500 cents), 5th (700 cents), or octave (1200 cents) for harmonious effects.
- Ribbon Control: Real-time modulation of multiple parameters simultaneously, enabling dynamic performance and sound morphing.
- FLEX Function: Instantly shift both voices up one octave at the push of a button for dramatic pitch transitions.
- MIXLOCK Feature: Keeps the mix control constant as you audition different presets, ensuring consistent levels.
- Extensive Preset Library: A variety of factory presets designed to showcase a diverse range of instruments and use cases.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available for Mac and PC as VST, AAX, and AU plug-in formats, as well as an AUv3 plug-in, Inter-App Audio, and Standalone App for iOS.
Example Use Cases of the Crystals Plug-in
- Synth Enthusiasts: Add life to synths by creating huge, majestic sounds with climbing and cascading pitched delays.
- Guitarists: Transform guitar solos into other-worldly experiences with reverse pitch shifting and expansive reverb.
- Vocal Producers: Craft unique vocal effects, from subtle harmonization to dramatic, ambient textures.
- Drum Designers: Enhance drum loops by pitch-shifting snares down an octave or using long delays for ambient looping.
- Sound Designers: Utilize the plug-in's capabilities to create evolving textures and dynamic effects for film, television, or game audio projects.
Why Choose the Crystals Plug-in?
The Eventide Crystals Plug-in offers a unique combination of reverse pitch shifting, delay, and reverb effects, providing a powerful tool for creative sound design. Its intuitive interface, real-time performance controls, and extensive preset library make it an invaluable asset for any audio professional seeking to add depth and dimension to their work.
Crystals by Eventide Compatibility
Plugin Format
Audio Unit | VST2 | VST3 | AAX
Mac Compatibility
macOS 10.14 or higher, Intel or Silicon processor
Windows Compatibility
Windows 10 or higher